SWR SM 900 barely used

[Plantbrain]

This is the older black face plate 1990's model. I used it 3x for a gig and it's pretty much sat in the garage since. I keep saying, I'll use it when I get playing in a band again........yea, right........reality being what it is, I have a nice SWR 400 W combo, I'm not likely to need more than that ever again.
Rather than evil ebay, I'd rather help out here for someone in more need than I.

The original version of our top of the line model. 350 watts RMS/channel stereo, 800 watts RMS mono @ 4 ohms, 2 independent switchable 3-band semi-parametric EQs, EQ footswitch, sidechain stereo and mono effects loops, effects blend control, tuner send, adjustable limiter, electronic crossover, XLR record out with pad and ground lift, fan, rack mountable.

Dimensions: 19"W x 3.5" x 13.75"D
Weight: 24 Lbs.

Production Period: 1991 to 1999
Final Retail Price: $1899.00


600$+ shipping.

[Plantbrain]

Still up for sale, monster amp.

[Thor]

Runs nicely bridged at 4 ohms.

Will also run stereo at 4 ohms each side, 2 ohms total so it is extremely versatile in output options.

This is the pre Fender amp, when SWR was making great amps.

PB, I have the SWR 900 users manual, PM me an addy and I will get it off to you if you need it. I am sure a buyer would like to have it.

Oh, and this amp is in the category of 'Best Amp for Metal'.

One caveat, if you rack mount the amp be sure the rack is well ventilated so the cooling fan can work as designed. These babies pack a punch and can build up some heat.

Edit: Here is the spec from the users manual.
SM-900 SPECIFICATIONS

Note: All measurements were taken with a line voltage of 120VAC. All noise specifications are
“unweighted.” All voltages and watts are “RMS.”

POWER (minimum):

Bridge/Mono Mode
900 Watts @ 4 Ohms
650 Watts @ 8 Ohms
440 Watts @ 16 Ohms
(minimum load = 4 Ohms)

Stereo Mode (per side)

400 watts @ 4 Ohms
240 watts @ 8 Ohms
144 watts @ 16 ohms
(minimum load = 2 Ohms)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE (power amplifiers): –3dB @ 20 Hz and 40kHz

SENSITIVITY (full output, 8 ohm load, 100 Hz):
Passive Input Jack: 50 millivolts
Active Input Jack: 200 millivolts
Power Amplifier (Effects Return Jack “in”): 1.6 volts

INPUT IMPEDANCE
Passive/Active Input: 800kohms
Active Input: 60kohms
Effects Return: 27kohms
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
Effects Send: 100 ohms
Tuner Send: 100 ohms
XLR Balanced Out: 750 ohms
Crossover High and Low Outs: 100 ohms

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: –75 dB (< 8 millivolts typical)
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE: 8.9 microvolts

DISTORTION:
Power Amplifiers (Effects Return jack “in”): 0.03% THD
I.M. Distortion: 0.06 %
System Distortion (gain & master volume full, Aural Enhancer at min., tone controls flat): 0.4 % THD

One Bad*** **** Amp. (I own one as well.) Need to make that guitar player with the Marshall Stack cry? Here you go!

[Plantbrain]

Thanks, yes, this can do well for most styles, Manring to Metal Punk, which covers about 90% of electric players I'd say.
Good venting is always a good idea.

Thanks for the offer Thor, I might take you up on it, sure you do not need a spare and run 2x SM900's together?
Yes, it will make the guitarist tone things down if need be.

Still up for sale, 600$ + actual ship, I'm not going to mess around with offers, this is the price and is very fair for the amp's condition and usage. Otherwise it'll go to ebay.
I charge actual shipping only.

[Plays_For_Dog]

Fresh morning bump. Awesome head at a fair price. Any SWR nut will instantly drool over this bad boy. I've had an SM-500 for 10 years without any problems. The 90's till early 2000's were SWR's golden years for great gear. This is a champagne amp on a beer budget!

[Plantbrain]

I'm not interested in trades, but thanks for the offers.
As stated, I already have more gear than I know what to do with and will not be able to fully utilize this monster, and it's been sitting for a long time.

I fired it up and crap, I miss the good old days.......but nostalgia is not going to change reality.

[Thor]

I don't need another, one is loud enough.

This amp has a secret setting.

'Stun'.

[Plantbrain]

Ear plugs help, when I ran it with distortion........it toasted all senses, nerves

[Plantbrain]

A couple of the knobs are a little scratchy, the gain and the aural enhancer. It is just when you rotate them, but are fine when you play, just been sitting a while is all. Everything works as it should otherwise.

Just wanted to be upfront about it.

[Plantbrain]

Several folks have expressed interest, but it's still for sale

[Plantbrain]

Still for sale.

[Plantbrain]

pending payment